 | News |  CUNY Announces Historic Debt Forgiveness Program for Students’ Tuition, Fees Incurred During Pandemic
On July 28, CUNY joined Governor Andrew Cuomo in announcing the CUNY Comeback Program, a plan to erase as much as $125 million in outstanding tuition and fee balances for more than 50,000 CUNY students who experienced grave hardships during the pandemic. Eligible students and recent graduates who incurred unpaid tuition and fee balances while enrolled at BMCC and other CUNY schools during Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 will have their remaining balances cleared. It is believed to be the largest debt forgiveness program of its kind nationwide. For more information about the CUNY Comeback Program, click here.  | Mathematics Professor Aradhana Kumari Presents Research at International Conference
Mathematics Professor Aradhana Kumari was invited to present her research paper, A partial nonlinear extension of Lax-Richtmyer approximation theory, at the 15th Annual International Conference on Mathematics: Teaching, Theory & Applications in Athens, Greece from June 28 through July 1. Kumari is interested in three-dimensional Navier Stokes equations and developing visual methods of teaching mathematical concepts. |
| Announcements |  Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development Course Catalog Available
The BMCC Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development enables individuals to launch their careers and higher education goals in Information Technology, Allied Health and more. Whether planning a career in cybersecurity, the legal field, respiratory therapy, data analytics, film editing, graphic design or more; whether looking to build English-language or math skills and get on the path for an associate degree, students take important steps toward their goals at the Center and gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing workforce. Learn more in the Summer/Fall 2021 Catalogue, available here. ID Services Available for Students, Staff and Faculty Throughout August
As part of BMCC’s preparations for the Fall 2021 semester, students, faculty and staff can obtain a new official BMCC ID card weekdays in August from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in front of the gym. Please use the 100 North Moore street entrance. Note: the service will not be available on August 6 or 13. For more information, contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@bmcc.cuny.edu.  | Were You in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001?
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, BMCC invites students, faculty, staff and alumni who were present in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001 or were a member of the BMCC community that semester and school year, to share their experiences. A planning committee led by VP Marva Craig is organizing the college's commemoration of this important milestone and there will be a variety of platforms through which to participate. Please begin by completing this form. |
 Resilience, Health and Wellness: A Comprehensive Website Supports the BMCC Community
Faculty, students and staff focused on fitness, seeking support in a time of crisis and more can find resources in the Resilience, Health and Wellness website. As BMCC President Anthony Munroe puts it, “As a community, we need to reach out to each other, encourage each other to access the resources available to us. No one has to experience this time alone.” | Campus Planning and Facilities |  | Enter 199 Chambers Street at West Street Entrance While Ramp Is Closed
To complete the Plaza Roofing Replacement Project, ramp access to the BMCC entrance at 199 Chambers Street is off-limits and access to the main campus is through the West Gate on West Street. As you walk west on Chambers Street, turn right at the intersection of Chambers and West Street, and the West Gate will be about 200 feet north. Public Safety staff and signage will help guide you. Thank you for your cooperation. |
| Enrollment |  Register Now for Fall Express Sessions
BMCC is offering two Fall 2021 express sessions: A 7-week express session, September 1 through October 26 and an 8-week express session October 27 through December 21. (The regular 15-week Fall 2021 session will be August 25 through December 21.) All students are welcome to enroll in the Fall 2021 express sessions, but they are ideal for part-time students or new and continuing students who miss registration for the regular 15-week session. Please note, there will be limited course offerings in the express sessions and some financial aid limitations. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor to see if the Express Sessions are the best option for them. Here are registration instructions. Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with a Panther Station Specialists on Zoom, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu. Application Workshop Walks Students Through the Process
Every Tuesday at 3 p.m., admissions specialists will answer questions and explain how to complete the BMCC application or apply as a readmit student. BMCC uses the CUNY Application to admit new students, and in these sessions, staff will walk students through the whole process—from completing the CUNY application online to figuring out how to send BMCC their school transcripts to complete their applications. Information Session Demystifies Majors, Financial Aid and More
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m, BMCC admissions specialists will share information about major options, financial aid, career planning and more. Stay Connected with the Office of Admissions
Students who prefer communicating via chat, can ask general questions about BMCC on Fridays at 3 p.m., through one-on-one chat sessions. | Making Headlines | Blackstone Launchpad coming to BMCC
July 26, 2021—AM New York | Human Resources |  | Summer Fridays Continue Through August 13
The College will be closed these Fridays: July 30, August 6 and August 13. During those weeks, employees will work 8.75-hour days, Monday through Thursday. |
 Make Your Appointment at a CUNY Employee-Only Vaccination Site
CUNY employees are eligible to receive the COVID vaccine at an employee-only site. Book an appointment with your employee ID number at Bronx/Queens/Staten Island, Brooklyn/Manhattan or one of these NYC sites: - The Bronx, Hunts Point Job Center, 847 Barretto Street, Bronx,10474
- Brooklyn, George Wingate High School, 600 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, 11203
- Manhattan, Louis D. Brandeis High School, 145 W 84th St, New York, 10024
- Queens, NYC Dept. of Health, Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, 11101
- Queens, Queens Public Library, Flushing, 41-17 Main St, Flushing, 11355
- Staten Island, Susan E. Wagner High School, 1200 Manor Rd Staten Island, 10314
Payroll Distribution August 5
Payroll Distribution will occur on Thursday, August 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. only, at 199 Chambers Street, Theater I, Lower Lobby. Please bring your own pen to sign the registry. Free Virtual Meditation, Yoga and More
Through September, WorkWell Digital presents free virtual classes in yoga, Zumba, meditation, boxing and more. For more information and to register for a class, visit here. Seminar, Raising Confident Children: August 17
An online, on-demand seminar, Raising Confident Children, provided by CCA@yourservice, will be available starting noon on August 17 by going to www.myccaonline.com and using the company code: CUNY Online Seminars. Road to Retirement, Mentally Preparing for the Journey: August 18
Whether your retirement date is around the corner or down the road, preparation is key. Join WorkWell on August 18 at 12 p.m. to learn how to mentally and emotionally prepare for transitioning out of the workforce. To register, click here. CUNY Employees Invited to CUNY Professional Development Conference
CUNY employees are invited to be part of the first CUNY Professional Development Conference scheduled for November 9 and 10, 2021. The conference will provide opportunities for the CUNY community to share ideas, best practices and innovative ways to enhance workplace skills. If you would like to present at the conference, please submit your conference session proposal on or before Friday, August 20. | Alumni and Donors |  | Give the Gift of Education
Your generous donations go a long way in funding scholarships, research and programs, and allow us to continue delivering quality education to our students. Ways to give include Direct Gifts, Gifts of Securities, Gifts of Real Estate and many more. For more information, please visit the Ways to Give website, call the Office for Institutional Advancement at (212) 220-8020 or email Lorna Malcolm, Vice President, Institutional Advancement at lmalcolm@bmcc.cuny.edu. Your support is greatly appreciated. |
Take Action Now on Charitable Deductions for Non-Itemizers
The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to claim a charitable deduction for cash donations made to public charities. For 2021 only, the maximum amount joint filers may deduct doubles to $600. (Single filers or married filers who file separately are limited to $300.) Please consider a charitable donation to Giving to BMCC Foundation. For more information, please call the Office for Institutional Advancement at (212) 220-8020 or email Lorna Malcolm, Vice President, Institutional Advancement at lmalcolm@bmcc.cuny.edu. Thank you for your support. | Calendar | English 100.5 Finals Workshop: What Fear Can Teach Us
August 2 Online Free Workshop: How to Manage Your Time When Taking Classes Online (Students Only)
August 3 Online Free Workshop: Tips on Effective Note Taking for Online Learners (Students Only)
August 4 | Connect with BMCC | | @BMCC is produced and published by the Office of Public Affairs. Faculty and staff: Submit items for consideration in an upcoming @BMCC to publicaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu by 12 noon, Wednesday. | Borough of Manhattan Community College
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